Thailand · PADI DIVE COURSES AND CERTIFICATION
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Below are the 15 best padi dive courses in Thailand at the moment, with what each one costs, how long it runs, and the sort of traveller it suits, from a Bangkok half-day to a week on the Andaman.
Three-day scuba certification on Koh Tao in a max 4 group, with calm instructors, pickup, and lunch on trips, plus a digital certificate.
“Tom was an amazing instructor. He was so calm and laid back which made everything feel much less scary while also keeping us educated and safe . I was so nervous but I signed up for an advance course right after I finished .”
Full-day beginner scuba course in Koh Racha Yai with private tuition, two shallow underwater sessions, meals, gear, and Phuket hotel pickup.
“Pomme did a great job, was energetic and personable. Cheryl and I both really enjoyed her as a tour guide.”
SSI Advanced Adventurer course in Koh Tao with buoyancy, navigation, a 30m limit, wreck, and night training, plus small groups.
“Onilio was our instructor. Confident, knowledgeable, and putting safety first, he made the lessons fun, and allowed us to enjoy the dives, while still teaching us very useful skills. 10000/10 would recommend”
One-day SSI Try Scuba on Koh Tao with a small group, 40 minutes of basic theory, a guided underwater session up to 5m, optional second.
“Really cool. They have patience with beginners, even if you are scared like me and start panicking:)”
Earn SSI Open Water scuba certification in Koh Tao with 5 guided sessions, small groups, and instructor-led training over about 2.5 days.
“I had an amazing experience getting my Open Water certification here! From start to finish, everything was perfect—the facilities, the dive school, and the hostel made it an easy and enjoyable experience. The entire staff was professional, friendly, and always ready to helRead more”
PADI Open Water training on Koh Tao with small groups, pool practice, gear included, four ocean sessions, plus night outings.
“We completed our RAID openwater and advanced certification with James and Armand from LBD this week. We had an absolutely fantastic time, so much so that we ended up staying to complete another five dives. James is incredibly experiRead more”
Earn PADI Open Water certification in 3 days on Koh Chang, with small-group training, gear, hotel pickup, and 4 open-water sessions.
“We picked BB Divers for our Open Water Diver certificate and we couldn't be happier. Our first day of theory and pool practice took place in Cliff cottage restaurant, which is located in an incredible environment, with cozy seating options, dRead more”
PADI Open Water certification in Koh Tao, Thailand: 3 days of manual study, equipment, and 4 open-water sessions, plus your logbook.
“What a unique experience! My instructor was Dominik Maier who was an equally hilarious yet stern when needed teacher. I was very nervous at certain points as I have never scuba dived before, and he was able to calm both myself anRead more”
Koh Tao scuba package for certified participants with pickup, gear rental, lunch, and two boat outings that hit multiple famous sites in a day.
“My girlfriend and I had a great time with the Koh Tao Scuba Club. Our guide, Jimmy, was knowledgeable of the dive sites, as well as very helpful with ensuring we were having a good time, as well as staying safe. We recommend going to the mRead more”
Racha Islands discover scuba experience with 3 guided sessions near Homerun and Siam Bays, Phuket hotel pickup, meals, and full gear.
“We had a fantastic time with scubadeep and our guide Brem. He took excellent care of us and we had so much fun scuba diving for the first time. I’d highly recommend booking with them!”
Beginner scuba try day from Ko Chang with pickup, gear fitting, two supervised underwater sessions, and reef time up to 12m.
“Toller Ausflug, gute Erklärung, alles perfekt. Hatte ein bisschen Angst vor dem Tauchen, aber unser Guide Pavel hat mir die Angst genommen. Danke. Top.”
PADI Discover Scuba on Phi Phi Don: small-group two shallow underwater sessions, reef wildlife, and eco-focused instructors in about 5 hours.
PADI Discover SCUBA in Koh Tao: two guided underwater sessions, gear included, snacks and drinks onboard, max 12m depth, return by 6pm.
“The experience was just outright amazing and spectacular. Although it was our first time trying out scuba diving, the whole experience made us want to get a certification next time. Den, an absolute unit of a man, was very professional anRead more”
Learn scuba basics on Ko Chang with small groups, a pool warm-up, and two reef sessions up to 12 metres, with transfers and lunch.
“Really one of the best diving schools I’ve ever been to. I went on the 3 dives trip including the Ship Wreck and it was one of the best experiences even if the water was a little blurry unfortunately. The whole team is so kind and patient and you stay in small groups underRead more”
Beginner scuba training in Koh Lanta with Phoenix Divers, small-group supervision, speedboat visits to three reef locations, and gear included.
“Very first time diving and it was absolutely amazing. Right from the beginning it was really well organised and the diving itself was a once in a lifetime experience. Very happy we chose Phoenix Divers and we highly recommend them to all the first timers out there!”
